Wwd Vests Jackets

Patrick Robinson is staying positive. Its about this wonderful, new, fresh American optimism thats in the air, said Robinson of his presentation for the Gap, which drew a packed house, including unlikely Gap girl Carolina Herrera. Then again, Robinson stressed sophistication of the laid back sort for his superfresh lineup. So should Mrs. Herrera find herself in a dress-down mood come spring, perhaps a pair of smart silk khakis rolled at the ankle or a boyfriend blazer in chambray and jersey will strike her fancy.

David Neville and Marcus Wainwright worked a British working-class theme that felt repetitive and at times lacked personality, but punkish elements such as zipper-trimmed jackets and clamdiggers, or a floral sheath with wide leather insets, added edge to their staple suitings.